Vancouver Island · British Columbia

Physician mortgages in Nanaimo.

Nanaimo is central Vancouver Island's medical hub, more attainable than Victoria, with the BC Property Transfer Tax.

Nanaimo in short

Nanaimo physicians pay the BC Property Transfer Tax, roughly $14,000 on a $800K home, with first-time and newly-built exemptions available. Anchored by Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, it offers Vancouver Island value more attainable than Victoria.

~$14,000
BC PTT on a $800K home
Before any exemptions
NRGH
Nanaimo Regional General
Anchors central Island medicine
5-10%
Physician program down payment
Owner-occupied principal residence
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The Nanaimo physician market.

Nanaimo is the medical hub of central Vancouver Island, anchored by Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. It is more attainable than Victoria while staying on the Island, and the BC Property Transfer Tax applies with exemptions available.

Market (as of)Early 2026
ConditionBalanced
Approx. priceRoughly $750K-$830K all types

Central Vancouver Island hub, more attainable than Victoria, anchored by Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

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Closing costs: bc property transfer tax.

BC Property Transfer Tax
British Columbia charges a Property Transfer Tax of 1% on the first $200,000 and 2% from $200,000 to $2,000,000. On a $800,000 home that is roughly $14,000. BC first-time buyer and newly-built home exemptions can reduce or eliminate the tax on qualifying purchases.
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Why Nanaimo physicians use a specialist.

  • Central Vancouver Island value, more attainable than Victoria.
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital anchors local medicine.
  • BC first-time and newly-built exemptions can cut the Property Transfer Tax.
  • Projected-income and corporate-income qualification apply across BC.
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Teaching hospitals in Nanaimo.

We work with physicians across Nanaimo’s teaching network, from residents and fellows to attending and incorporated staff.

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (Island Health)
FAQ

Nanaimo physician mortgage questions.

How much is the property transfer tax in Nanaimo?01

Nanaimo follows the BC Property Transfer Tax: 1% on the first $200,000 and 2% to $2,000,000, roughly $14,000 on a $800K home, before first-time or newly-built exemptions.

Is Nanaimo more affordable than Victoria for physicians?02

Generally yes. Nanaimo offers central Vancouver Island value more attainable than Victoria, anchored by Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

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Prices and payment examples are estimates for planning only. Your actual numbers depend on income, down payment, debt, credit, location, and current lender pricing.

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